German election: Conservative CDU/CSU leads polls DW 02/14/2025
Briefly

As the campaign for the February 23 election nears its conclusion, Chancellor Olaf Scholz's confidence in the Social Democrats (SPD) seems misplaced. Current polling figures show the SPD's support has plummeted to 14%, a significant decline from their 2021 performance of 25.7%. Meanwhile, the conservative CDU/CSU has gained traction with a 32% lead. Amidst rising dissatisfaction and a history of unpopularity for the previous SPD-led coalition, undecided voters could play a pivotal role. With upcoming elections drawing closer, the political landscape remains precarious for the incumbent parties.
The incumbent chancellor, Olaf Scholz, remains optimistic about the SPD leading the government, despite polls showing a significant downturn in support compared to 2021.
A troubling poll for the SPD reflects a dramatic drop from its 2021 election results, revealing a struggle to regain voter confidence leading into the election.
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